Integrate Clam AntiVirus
Overview
You can integrate Clam AntiVirus to scan files during Transfer and detect or block potential threats.
Once configured, files are scanned according to the selected Scan timing. If a threat is detected, the configured On detection action is applied to block the Transfer or generate an alert. The files to be scanned are determined by the selected Scan scope.
The overall process consists of the following steps:
① Verify Connection Information → ② Configure the Integration in the Product
Prerequisites
Before you begin, verify the following requirements.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| ClamAV Daemon | The clamd daemon used for file scanning must be running. |
| Connection Information | The Host and Port of the clamd service are required. (Default port: 3310) |
| Network | The environment where the product is installed must be able to connect to the clamd Host and Port (default 3310). |
Verify Connection Information
To scan files with ClamAV, you need the Host and Port of the clamd daemon.
Step 1. Verify the clamd Daemon
Verify that the clamd daemon responsible for file scanning is running.
Step 2. Verify the Host and Port
Verify the Host and Port on which the clamd daemon is listening. (Default: 127.0.0.1, Port 3310)
Verification
✔ The clamd daemon is running.
✔ The Host and Port have been verified.
Configure Clam AntiVirus Integration
Enter the verified connection information and configure the scanning options.
When you open the Security configuration page, the following screen is displayed.
Step 1. Enter the Host
Enter the clamd Host into the Host field (for example, 127.0.0.1).
Step 2. Enter the Port
Enter the clamd Port into the Port field (default: 3310).
Step 3. Select Scan Timing
Select when files should be scanned in Scan timing.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Before transfer at source | Scan files on the source before the Transfer starts. |
| After transfer at target | Scan files on the target after the Transfer completes. |
| Bothway | Scan files both before the Transfer at the source and after the Transfer at the target. |
Step 4. Select On Detection
Select how the system should respond when a threat is detected in On detection.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Block transfer | Block the Transfer when a threat is detected. |
| Alert only | Allow the Transfer to continue and generate an alert only. |
| Admin confirm | Require administrator confirmation before proceeding. |
Step 5. Select Scan Scope
Select which files should be scanned in Scan scope.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| All files | Scan every transferred file. |
| Executable files only | Scan executable files only. |
| Custom exceptions | Scan files according to user-defined exception rules. |
Step 6. Save the Configuration
After completing the configuration, click Add to save the integration.
Verification
✔ The Host and Port have been entered.
✔ The Scan timing, On detection, and Scan scope options have been selected.
Verify the Integration
Verify that the integration is operating correctly.
Step 1. Perform a Test Transfer
Transfer a file to verify that scanning is performed. You can safely verify the scanning behavior using a standard antivirus test file such as EICAR.
Step 2. Verify the Result
Verify that the configured On detection action is applied correctly (for example, Block transfer blocks the Transfer, while Alert only generates a warning).
Verification
✔ File scanning has been performed.
✔ The configured detection action is applied correctly.
Configuration Complete
After the configuration is saved, the integration becomes active.
From this point forward, transferred files are scanned according to the configured timing and scope. If a threat is detected, the configured action is applied automatically.
Troubleshooting
If scanning does not operate correctly, verify the following.
| Issue | Verification |
|---|---|
| Scanning is not performed | Verify that the Host and Port are correct and that the clamd daemon is running. |
| Connection fails | Verify that clamd is listening on the configured Host and Port and that the firewall is not blocking the connection. |
| Threats are detected but Transfers are not blocked | Verify that On detection is set to Block transfer. |
| Certain files are not scanned | Verify the Scan scope configuration (All files, Executable files only, or Custom exceptions). |
| Transfer performance is slower | When Bothway is selected for Scan timing, files are scanned at both the source and target, which may increase processing time. Adjust the setting if necessary. |
| Integration fails in a restricted network | Verify that network access to the clamd Host and Port (default 3310) is allowed. |